Stockport originally Stokeport is a metropolitan borough within the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester of England, United Kingdom. It sits on the southern part of the centre of Manchester within the concourse of the rivers Goyt and Tame. Based on several archaeological findings the area's history goes back the Mesolithic era. The town is famous today for its cultural heritage, shopping destinations and picturesque environment.
Abbey Hey, Bramhall, Bredbury, Cheadle, Denton, Didsbury, Hazel Grove, Levenshulme, Marple and Romiley are all near Stockport.
Manchester Airport is the nearest airfield from the town. Visitors with private vehicles may take the prime roads M60 and A6 to reach the area. Click
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Top Attractions within Stockport
Hat Works lies within a Victorian hat factory in Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. The venue displays a large number of hats, a remade hatters cottage, machineries and other items related to the country's hat industry. It is one of the finest destinations to visit in Stockport. For more information kindly visit its website
www.hatworks.org.uk.
Lyme Park is located at Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. The estate's well preserved ancient house and park is one of the best places to go to time travel and enjoy nature. The park is famous for its houses architectural style and beautiful landscape design that seemingly came from a history book.
Merseyway Shopping Centre has over eighty different shops all undercover and plenty of places to relax with a drink or have a bite to eat. The shopping centre is easily accessible from the M60 (junction 1) with parking for over 800 cars. The Merseyway holds events throughout the year and details of special offers are advertised regularly.
Reddish Vale Country Park boasts an abundance of flora and fauna. It is located at Mill Lane, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. It has a butterfly conservation park, cycle trails, meadows, picnic areas, river valleys and woodlands. The park is a wonderful venue to relax and unwind away from the busy city life. Click
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Staircase House is at 30/31 Market Place, Stockport, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. It is a beautiful property with history going back to the 14th century. The house is famous for its 1618 central cage Newell staircase and many other interesting displays that it homes. For more information its website is
www.staircasehouse.org.uk.
Stockport Museum is within the Vernon Park at Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. The venue houses an extensive collection of archaeological findings, costumes and so much more that were found primarily within Stockport. The museum is highly recommended for people of all ages and group sizes. It is a great place to rediscover the past with love ones.
